'mbari

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Sicilian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Late Latin compater, compatrem, from Latin cum + pater. It is often written as 'mbare because the received pronunciation is tending increasingly towards Italian.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [mˈba.ɾɪ], /mˈba.ɾi/

Noun[edit]

'mbari m (plural 'mbari)

  1. male baptismal sponsor of one's child, co-father, godfather
  2. male witness at one's wedding, best man
  3. close male friend, (slang) guy
    Com’è ’mbari, chi si dici?
    What's up, friend?

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